Tag Archives: Association of Rural Banks

The Role of Rural Banking in the Economic Development of the Ashanti Region, the Impact So Far

Banking and savings has not been the same since the emergence of rural banks in the Ashanti Region. Rural Banks like many social economic drivers has contributed significantly to the socio-economic development and well-being of the people of the Ashanti region. Since it’s arrival in the region in the 1980s, …

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Ashanti Chapter of Association of Rural Banks Urges Customers to Support Sustainability Efforts

  The Administrator of the Ashanti Chapter of the Association of Rural Banks Dr. Anthony Darboh, has appealed to customers to play their part in sustaining the operations of rural banks in the region.   Speaking to the media, Dr. Darboh emphasized that the banks have been serving the people …

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Association of Rural Banks Gives Back: Donates to Garden City Special School

The Association of Rural Banks, as part of their 10th Rural Banking Week Celebration, has made a generous donation to the Garden  City Special School in Kumasi. The donation, presented by the President of the Association of Rural Banks Ashanti Chapter, Lawyer Ben Kwakye-Adeefe, includes essential items such as rice, …

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Pay Back Loans, Don’t Ruin Banks – Toasehemaa Charged Loan Defaulters

Nana Amonu Gyamfua Serwaa Bonsu, Toasehemaa and Executive Secretary of the Executive Council of the Association of Rural Banks Ashanti Chapter, has urged individuals and businesses to repay their bank loans, highlighting the alarming rate of loan defaults that has led to the collapse of some banks. Speaking at the …

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Rural Banks Seek Government Help to Unlock Stuck Funds – CEO Urged Government

The Association of Rural Banks is calling on the government to address the issue of locked-up funds, which has been affecting the operations of rural banks across the country. Michael Aidoo, CEO of Sekyere Rural Bank PLC, stated that rural banks are facing significant challenges, including the financial cleanup exercise …

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Rural Banking Week Launch Highlights Importance of ESG Principles in Financial Inclusion

The Ashanti Chapter of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) has launched its 10th Rural Banking Week Celebration, emphasizing the theme “Driving Sustainable Financial Inclusion and Good Governance in Rural and Community Banks Based on ESG Principles”. Speaking at the press launch, Lawyer Ben Kwakye-Adeefe, President of the Ashanti Chapter …

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